The Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. Department of Justice has escalated
legal actions ahead of the midterm elections to implement President Trump's
requests to pursue his political opponents. In recent weeks the DOJ moved
unusually fast, using unconventional legal measures and targeting years‑old
allegations; sources say some cases were prosecuted without grand‑jury
involvement normally required before trial. Former federal prosecutors and legal
observers say the pace appears rushed, and DOJ leadership is under pressure to
show pre‑election progress—actions that, even if unsuccessful, generate
politically advantageous headlines for Trump.
